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The Georgia Supreme Court race has become a focal point for abortion rights advocacy, with candidates Jen Jordan and Miracle Rankin endorsed by pro-choice groups, while incumbents Charlie Bethel and Sarah Warren receive backing from anti-abortion organizations. Bethel and Warren were part of the ruling to reinstate Georgia's six-week abortion ban, making the May 19 primary election a significant referendum on reproductive rights in the state.

Planned Parenthood Los Angeles will manage Planned Parenthood Southeast, which serves Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi, following leadership turmoil and an internal investigation at the Southeast affiliate. The partnership aims to ensure continued access to reproductive health services, including abortion where legal, for patients in Georgia and the surrounding region.

Planned Parenthood Southeast has hired a law firm to investigate allegations of mismanagement and internal dismantling under interim CEO Mairo Akposé, following a petition signed by over 580 advocates. The controversy involves claims that the organization has reduced its focus on abortion services and community outreach in Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi, prompting some Georgia donors and affiliated groups to reconsider their support.